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DIY Makeup: Create Your Own Makeup Cocktails

Still searching for the perfect shade of lip gloss or foundation? It may already be in your makeup bag. Find out how to create custom DIY makeup like the pros

by Cinya Burton

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Bronzer + body lotion Sure, there are tons of lotions that come with a hint of tint and shimmer, but many of us avoid them for fear we'll end up looking like we're ready for a 7th grade dance. But the pros actually like a little bit of junior high-esque sparkle: "The right amount of shimmer reflects light so your skin has a golden, healthier appearance," says Paul. But finding that subtle radiance requires some diluting. "Most bronzers are really glittery, and toning them down with a lotion is how many makeup artists create a more natural-looking glow," says Galadjian. Bonus: That body lotion will also ensure the subtle sparkle sticks to your skin -- not to your dress or to anyone you come in contact with. Mix one part bronzer to one part body lotion in your palms before applying -- and use more lotion than bronzer if you've got an especially glittery brand.

Mix JK Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Year-Round Body Glow, $28, with Vaseline Total Moisture Aloe Fresh Body Lotion, $3.69.

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Nars Illuminator

7.0

Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum

9.5

California Baby SPF 30+ Sunscreen Lotion

8.3

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Teint Radiance SPF 20

0.0

Make Up For Ever Pure Pigments

0.0

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow

8.8

Prestige Classic Lipstick

6.2

Korres Lip Butter

8.7

JK Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Year-Round Body Glow

0.0

Vaseline Total Moisture Aloe Fresh

8.3

MAC Pigment

9.0

Wet n Wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss

7.6

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I've actually heard of a lot of these!

by 92jess11 Monday, April 22, 2013 at 07:13PM Report as inappropriate

A good list. This spring I've been having good results combining two tinted lip balms -- one high moisture but unfortunately low tint, the other high color payoff but unfortunately not moisturizing enough. Together, they're perfect.

by purple9a Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 05:29PM Report as inappropriate

These seem self-explanatory, but there are some I never would have thought of--thank you!

by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

These were to me, pretty common makeup mixtures. Nice for anyone who doesn't always have the time to keep up with all of this

by BeautyBoss Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 06:59AM Report as inappropriate

awesome

by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 03:59PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 06:36AM Report as inappropriate

Really excited to step up my techniques and trying some of these out!

by Hcaddy15 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 07:31PM Report as inappropriate

I do the iridescent eye shadow over my lipstick too!!

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:11AM Report as inappropriate

I always do the Lipbalm/lipstick one!

by yestfl Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

Foundation mixed with sunscreen isn't a very good idea. These products should be layered, allowing them time to dry between layers. If you mix them, it's diluting the SPF.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:20PM Report as inappropriate